Product Data Specialist

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.3 billion. It provides distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. Brands in the Apogee family are Alumicor, EFCO, Harmon, Linetec, Tru Vue, Tubelite, Viracon and Wausau. www.apog.com

Architectural Metals (Metals) is a segment within Apogee that is a provider of aluminum windows, curtainwall (soon to be retired), storefront and entrance systems. We offer an integrated set of capabilities including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly.

Our market-leading brands offer solutions for a wide range of construction project types and sizes across the U.S. and Canada. We are known for our dependable on-time service, robust engineering capabilities, broad product portfolio, and industry-leading quality. Brands supported within the Metals segment include: Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, and Tubelite.

Position Summary

Specialize in managing AFS’s product data through a formal Product Data Management (“PDM”) process.  Interface with business users, business analysts and technology team members to determine the most efficient and cost-effective IT approach to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Redesign and continuous improvement of the estimate to factory order release cycle, utilizing configuration software.

• Create detailed technical specifications from functional specifications/requirements. Develop realistic estimates that will be used as input to determine overall costs.

• Determine, develop, and implement relevant business process changes, integration needs, and deployment methods for configuration software.

• Determine the business needs and develop the required product structure and models within the configuration software environment.

• Determine the business needs and develop the computerized file structure, estimate and factory order release methodology, and data archive structure for managing product data.

• Determine and develop the direction for the next generation of product data and technical processes.

• Develop and implement standards for all applicable Product Data Management areas.

• Become an expert/teaching mentor with configuration software and product data.

• Be accountable for all data entered into the product configuration system.

• Participates in AFS’s Continuous Improvement efforts by understanding his/her team's performance and actively implementing and supporting process improvements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and/or 4 to 6 plus years related experience with AFS product development. 

Experience:

• Design software or parametric modeling experience and project management experience in a manufacturing environment are desired.

Required Skills:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Proficiency in the following:

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

  • CAD

  • ERP

  • Visual Studio .NET

  • Source Code Control

  • SQL Server

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Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)

• Incentive Plans

• 401(k) with employer contribution and match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match

• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness Program

• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.